The David Anderson Blue Devils will square off against the Lowellville Rockets at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. David Anderson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, David Anderson turned things around against Southern on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Indians. The game was the first time the Blue Devils have beaten the Indians on their field since May 4, 2022.
Kamryn Peruchetti was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Bridgett Newbold was incredible, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aria Reckner, who went 2-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Western Reserve hit Lowellville with a four-run fourth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Rockets fell 9-4 to the Blue Devils. The Rockets have struggled against the Blue Devils recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Mckenna Lewis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and seven unearned) runs on ten hits.
On the hitting side, Eliza Primous made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Josie Estevez, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
David Anderson's victory bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Lowellville, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
David Anderson suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Lowellville in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
